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We are pleased to inform you that the new RACHP EngTech Bulletins are now available for immediate access on the members’ area of the IOR website.
New bulletins are:
- Refrigerants with temperature glide (GPG141): This bulletin explains what temperature glide is and highlights the key factors technicians should consider when working with refrigerants that exhibit temperature glide.
- Direct Expansion Fin and Tube Evaporators (GPG142): This bulletin discusses air-to-refrigerant and water-to-refrigerant evaporators, focusing on direct expansion (DX) fin and tube evaporators. It follows on from GPG 140 on distributors and flooded evaporators.
- Equipment - End of Life (GPG143): This bulletin looks at the key factors you should consider when deciding to advise whether to replace or repair a system.
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